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The World Nomad Games are a unique event, not only for sports, but also for people to become acquainted with the cultural life of our country. The unique nomad camp of 150 Yurts will…
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Type
- Private route
- Route
- The 6th World Nomad Games Tour 2026, 9 days
- Accommodation
- 9 nights
| Price basis | Amount |
|---|---|
| From / package | $1690 |
The World Nomad Games are a unique event, not only for sports, but also for people to become acquainted with the cultural life of our country. The unique nomad camp of 150 Yurts will be in Kyrchyn Jailoo (30 km far from Cholpon-Ata town) and will show elements of the nomad lifestyle of Nomad People.
The World Nomad Games started in 2014, 2016, 2018 and it is held every 2 years on the shores of Lake Issy-Kul, in Cholpon-Ata town, which is the main resort area of Issyk-Kul Lake, initiated by Kyrgyz Republic government to promote nomad people culture and tradition.
This is an exclusive group tour from where travelers attend from Openening Ceremony in Bishkek till Closing Ceremony in Issyk-Kul Lake at the VI World Nomad Games. You will dive into the culture of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. After the World Nomad Game festival, you will visit the southern side of the Issyk-Kul Lake making a trip around the lake. It promises all the epic nomadic action you’ve only ever seen on the all over World
Tour dates: 31 Aug – 09 Sept 2026
tinerary: Bishkek – Opening Ceremony in Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata – Kyrchyn pasture – Closing Ceremony – Karakol – Jety – Oguz – Bishkek
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6th World Nomad Games_9 days
Itinerary
31 Aug 26
Airport – Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek. Check-in the Hotel. Rest.
10:00 AM. City Tour in Bishkek: Visit Central Square, Presidential House, White Central Mosque, Oak Park with sculptures and statues of Famous Kyrgyz People, open air eastern markets, Concert Hall & Ballet, Old Square, National Philharmonic.
VI World Nomad Game opening ceremon in Bishkek
Afternoon preperation to attend VI World Nomad Game opening ceremony at the Bishkek Arena. Accommodation in the Hotel 3*. Meals: breakfast, dinner
(01 Sept 26)
Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul Lake:
Breakfast. Transfer to Cholpon-Ata in Issyk-Kul Lake where the main festival take place. Upon arrival you’ll see grand preperation for Games. This day no Games and you have a chance to rest on the beach of the Issyk-Kul Lake at your Beach Resort. Check-in the Hotel and Rest. Dinner at the Resort.
Accommodation in Beach Resort*. Meals: breakfast, dinner
(02 Sept 26)
Openeing of WNG in Kyrchyn pasture
After breakfast drive to Kyrchyn pasture 30 km far from Cholpon –Ata where more than 300 Yurts (Kyrgyz mobile house) will be settled down to create Ethno Nomad Village. In this place some of the Nomad Games will take place. Young men and women in traditional national costumes will meet guests at the beautiful gate of the ethno-village.
From the very first steps, the guests will feel the indescribable atmosphere of celebrities; they will see the primordial culture of nomads and get acquainted with the customs and traditions of the Kyrgyz people. The opening of the Nomad Village will be followed by a grand folk festival.
Qualifying Rounds
National games: Ordo (Asyk Atu),
Horse Racing: Distant Horse Marathon
“Salbuurun“ national hunting styles: Burkut Saluu, Dalba
Traditional Archery: Traditional Archery (Kyrgyzstan) Traditional Archery (Turkiye)
Traditional strength sports: Strongman
Back to Cholpon-Ata. Dinner at Resort.
Accommodation in the Beach Resort. Meals: breakfast, dinner
(03 Sept 26)
Cholpon-Ata Town: World Nomad Games
Breakfast. Today we will see games in Cholpon – Ata according to the time schedule and games of your interests. The group can choose among the games bcs they might take place at the same time period.
In Hippodrome – Cholpon-Ata
Horse Competitions: Kok Boru Kyrgyz style, Kokpar Kazak style
In Sports and Recreation Centre – Cholpon-Ata
National wrestling styles: Kazakh Kuresi, Sambo
In Hotel of Cholpon- Ata;
Traditional Intellectual Games: Toguz Korgool, Mangala, Oware
Dinner at the Resort.
(04 Sept 26)
WNG in Cholpon-Ata and Kyrchyn pasture
After breakfast, today we will see games in Cholpon-ata and Kyrchyn pasture as per time schedule and interested games
Qualifying and Final Rounds
Games in Cholpon-Ata:
National wrestling styles: Ashyrtmaly Aba Gureshi, Goresh
Games in Kyrchyn pasture:
National games: Ordo (Asyk Atu), breaking of the Spinal Bone
“Salbuurun“ national hunting styles: Kush Saluu, Taigan Zharysh
Traditional Archery:Horseback Archery (Kyrgyzstan) Horseback Archery (Hungary)
Traditional strength sports: Armwrestling, Tug of War, Strongman, Sumo
Demonstration games
Drive back to Cholpon-Ata. Rest. Dinner at the Resort
Accommodation in the Beach Resort. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
(05 Sep 26)
Final Rounds
Horse Racing: Kunan Chabysh, Byshty Zhorgo
Final Games and closing games in Kyrchyn pasture:
Drive back to Cholpon-Ata. Rest. Dinner at the local restaurant.
(06 Sep 26)
Cholpon-Ata: Closing ceremony of World Nomad Games 2026
Today Final Rounds of The World Nomad Games will be held, so we can go back and see the best of the best at some of your favourite sports.
Horse Competitions: Kokpar Kazak style, Tyiyn Enmei (Tenge Ilu)
Horse Racing: Flat Racing, Zhorgo Salysh, Alaman Chabysh
National wrestling styles: Great Nomad Wrestling
In the evening we’ll attend the Closing Ceremony, which will be a grand concert of local and foreign pop stars, musicians and dancers.
Accommodation in the Beach Hotel 3*. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
(07 Sep 26)
Cholpon-Ata – Karakol – Jety Oguz Gorge
After breakfast drive to Jety Oguz Gorge (175 km 3-4 hrs) via Karakol town where you will visit Prejevalskiy Museum, Dungan Mosque (built in 1910 years), Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (XVIIII cen.) in Karakol. Afternoon arrival to Jety-Oguz Gorge, it’s famous for its red rock formations that are called the Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. Also, you will see Broken Heart Mountain. Walking to waterfall in the Kok-Jaiyk summer pasture which is surrounded by coniferous forests. Dinner and accommodation in the Nomad Yurts of local Sheperd’s. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
(08 Sep 26)
Jet Oguz – Fairytale (Skazka) Canyon – Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to Bishkek (350 km, 5 hrs) along the southern side of Issyk-kul Lake. On the way visit Fairy Tale canyon for hiking 1-1,5 hours. In the canyon, you can find a variety of bizarre figures of stone and clay. It is composed of multi-colored clays, minerals and rocks that add to the scenic beauty of this place. Arrival in Bishkek.
Accommodation in Bishkek. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
(09 Sep 26)
Bishkek
Breakfast. Check-out the Hotel at 12:00 PM.